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Monday, September 7, 2026
Steelers Will Have Weekly Captains Under Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an offseason of change with a new coaching staff, and one philosophical shift will carry into the regular season. Instead of having season-long captains as they...

Steelers looking healthy entering Week 1 vs. Falcons

After a weekend off from football between the end of the preseason and the start of the regular season, the Steelers are unsurprisingly looking healthy ahead of their season opener on Sunday...

Mike McCarthy ‘Not Yet’ Declaring Steelers’ Week 1 Starting Right Tackle

One of the only starting positions on the Pittsburgh Steelers up for grabs entering training camp was at right tackle, and it remains that way just days before the start of the regular season....

Steelers A Healthy Group Ahead Of Season Opener, McCarthy Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a healthy 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Speaking to reporters during his Monday press conference, head coach Mike McCarthy...

‘Got Me Shook:’ James Harrison Shares Big Worry About Steelers’ Offense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a lot of moving parts along the offensive line throughout the offseason under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. Those moving parts led to some serious struggles...

‘Phone Hasn’t Been Ringing:’ Sources Tell Mike Florio No Team Has Tried To Trade For CB Joey Porter Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. are still at an impasse. While Porter is practicing, he still doesn’t have a contract extension. There’s still a chance that he could skip regular...

Joe Haden: ‘Hell To Pay’ If Steelers Fall To Tua Tagovailoa-Led Falcons In Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first regular-season game of the year is almost here. They’re playing the Atlanta Falcons, who don’t look like the toughest opponent on paper. They’ve got some solid...

‘Developmental Season’: Pair Of Analysts ‘Can See’ Steelers Going 6-11

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 season a new version of themselves. Gone is Mike Tomlin and nearly all of last year’s coaching staff, and in is Mike McCarthy as he takes over his hometown...

Falcons hand Steelers a generous Week 1 gift by starting Tua Tagovailoa

The Pittsburgh Steelers gained an edge over the Atlanta Falcons after Kevin Stefanski named Tua Tagovailoa as QB1 for Week 1.

The Terrible Podcast – 2026 Steelers Season Predictions, Falcons Name Week 1 Starter & More

Season 17, Episode 19 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the first week of the 2026 NFL regular season and how...

Beat Writer Believes Aaron Rodgers Will ‘Lean On’ Veteran Tight Ends Over Young Wide Receivers

The Pittsburgh Steelers sought to upgrade their wide receiver talent this offseason. They traded for Michael Pittman Jr. and then drafted Germie Bernard. But could the tight end group be the more...

Falcons Reveal Backup QB For Opener Against Steelers

Atlanta Falcons head coach officially announced that QB Tua Tagovailoa would be the team’s starter against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, but within that he also revealed the team’s backup...

‘Sooner Than Later’: Beat Writer Predicts When Max Iheanachor Will Become Starting Right Tackle

The Pittsburgh Steelers did plenty of shuffling along their offensive line this offseason. But of all the decisions they’ve made, a big one remains at right tackle between Dylan Cook and Max...

Falcons finally name starting QB for Week 1 vs. Steelers

The Atlanta Falcons will turn to veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to open the 2026 regular season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter. Tagovailoa is expected...

Jamel Dean Wants To Send Aaron Rodgers Out On High Note In Legendary Career

As a veteran with a Super Bowl ring already on his finger, new Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean knows what it takes to reach the top of the mountain in the NFL. Dean, who joined the...

Falcons name Tua as Week 1 starter over Penix

Tua Tagovailoa will be the starting quarterback for the Falcons against the Steelers in Week 1.

‘It’s A Huge Concern’: Fittipaldo Lists Steelers’ Biggest Issues Entering 2026 Season

This is the time of year for optimism in every NFL fan base, before the sobering reality of the regular season has a chance to set in. The Pittsburgh Steelers learned that lesson quickly last...

Beat Writer Makes Bold Season Prediction For DK Metcalf

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent significant resources on the wide receiver room this offseason, trading for veteran Michael Pittman Jr. and signing him to a big extension, and then trading up in the...

Falcons Name Starting Quarterback For Season Opener Versus Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially know the quarterback they’ll face in Week One against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have named veteran Tua Tagovailoa as their starter to begin 2026. Tua...

Steelers have no excuses in Week 1 amid Falcons' QB uncertainty

The Pittsburgh Steelers have their own level of QB question marks, but their Week 1 opponent may have the most unsettled QB room in all of football.

Fowler: Former Steelers DL Dean Lowry Signing With Giants

Just over one week after being released as part of final roster cuts, former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Dean Lowry has a new home. According to ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler, Lowry is...

Kozora: Ten Things I Think About The Steelers’ 2026 Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 season begins in less than one week. A new chapter for the organization to begin writing as Mike McCarthy replaces Mike Tomlin. As usual, I like to offer 10 thoughts...

Examining How Mike McCarthy Has Fared In Week One

With Week One officially here, it’s worth examining how Mike McCarthy has fared in season openers. A quick examination of his results from his previous stops in Green Bay and Dallas. From 2006...

Steelers' frustrating camp problem could haunt them against the Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers look poised to have their entire starting offense ready to go for Week 1, but will the time missed in practice hurt them?

Will The Steelers Declare A Starting Right Tackle Today?

The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their 2026 season in six days. The team has yet to announce starters at two offensive line spots – right guard and right tackle. Right guard is poised to be...

How Mike McCarthy and the Steelers can get 'one step ahead' in the NFL's tight end arms race
Steelers Depot Staff: 2026 Season Predictions

The Pittsburgh Steelers have the rare delight of kicking off their regular season at home next weekend against the Atlanta Falcons, so it’s time for our annual Steelers Depot staff predictions for...

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Depot After Dark: New Tomlin Ad, Steelers Scouting LSU, Goodell Extension

A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot...

Paglia: College Football Week One Stock Report

With the NFL season kicking off this week, college football is already off and running. Week 1 delivered much of what was expected: powerhouse programs taking care of business against inferior...

Steelers will face depleted Falcons pass rush Week 1

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons went all-in on improving their edge rusher room, spending two first-round draft picks on the position in Georgia’s Jalon Walker (No. 15 overall) and...

ESPN Analytics Provides Best, Worst-Case Scenario For Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers came in at No. 21 in ESPN’s final preseason power rankings, and in a list released today, that’s where the team remained. But with just four days until the NFL season kicks...

Steelers could face Falcons fourth-string QB in Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers open their season in t-minus one week against the Atlanta Falcons. Pittsburgh has never lost to Atlanta at home, and it will mark the third time in the last 16 years the...

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,012)

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex...

‘Don’t See A Very High Ceiling:’ Analyst Thinks Steelers ‘Best-Case Scenario’ Is Early Playoff Exit

There’s not much consensus that the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be a true contender in the AFC this season. And while Pittsburgh’s offense improved, FOX Sports’ Danny Parkins doesn’t see the...

Steelers offensive line named one of the ‘best bargains’ in NFL

Much like most Steelers fans, NFL offensive line expert Brandon Thorn is cautiously optimistic about Pittsburgh’s starting five entering the upcoming season. In his “2026 OL Almanac” published...

Beat Writer Names Factor That Could Determine Starting Right Tackle Job

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a game week with the Atlanta Falcons heading to Acrisure Stadium for Week 1 next Sunday. While the Falcons haven’t named a starting quarterback yet, the...

While Unlikely, Analyst Can’t Rule Out ‘One Last Bit Of Magic’ For Aaron Rodgers In Final Season

With the NFL season beginning this week, it’s the time of year for analysts to make their picks and predictions for how the season will play out. That’s exactly what The 33rd Team’s Steve...

With One Week Until Kickoff, It’s Anyone’s Guess Who Will Start At QB For Falcons

This time next week, the Atlanta Falcons will be playing football in Acrisure Stadium. But the Falcons have yet to name a starting quarterback, and right now, it seems to be anyone’s guess who...

Jon Gruden Is Bullish On Steelers, Rodgers: ‘Think He’ll Play Really Good’

There’s been a mixed reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers reuniting QB Aaron Rodgers with his former head coach Mike McCarthy for Rodgers’ final season in the NFL. But a former opponent of Rodgers...

T.J. Watt Acknowledged As One Of League’s Best ‘Closers’ By NFL Decision Makers

While T.J. Watt took a drop from No. 2 to No. 7 in ESPN’s list of the top EDGE rushers as ranked by scouts, coaches and executives, it’s clear that NFL decision makers still believe Watt is one of...

Clark: My 2026 Steelers Predictions

Tomorrow, the full list of staff predictions for the 2026 Steelers will be posted on the site. After Ross McCorkle and I gave a sneak peek at our predictions on The Depot Dive earlier this week, I...

Trade prediction links Joey Porter Jr to NFC power

The Pittsburgh Steelers could face a difficult decision regarding Joey Porter Jr. as contract negotiations continue to stall, and one NFL analyst has proposed a blockbuster solution. Bleacher...

Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Training Camp Grades: Secondary

Our final set of Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 training camp evaluations. We’ll end things examining the secondary. This breakdown considers all open camp practices and preseason action. Asante Samuel...

4 Steelers destined to make it off the practice squad (and 3 who won't)

Although some might be on the practice squad for now, don't be shocked if some Pittsburgh Steelers sneak onto the 53-man roster this season and make an impact.

Can Aaron Rodgers Make History In 2026?

The Pittsburgh Steelers revamped their receiving corps this year, and QB Aaron Rodgers is back for his second season in the Black and Gold. It’s also his final season, and he has a chance to make...

The story behind Steelers' viral field blessing: 'God doesn't pick sides'

A missed Ravens field goal turned a routine blessing into NFL folklore. The prior of Saint Vincent Archabbey is still trying to separate faith from superstition.

The Three Most Important Steelers’ Newcomers Ahead Of Week 1

The 2026 offseason was one of change for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Tomlin stepped down, the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy and a nearly brand-new staff, and there was plenty of roster turnover....

4 players on the Steelers' 53-man roster most likely to lose their spot

These four players made the Pittsburgh Steelers' initial roster, but their spots on the team might be most at risk during the 2026 season.

Steelers film room: Pittsburgh’s most forgotten rookie

He was a third-round pick and a top-100 selection, but there might not be a single member of the Steelers’ 10-man 2026 NFL Draft class who has received less buzz this offseason than former Georgia...

Clark: My Biggest Concern With The Steelers Right Now

The Pittsburgh Steelers kept four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. Whether that was the right or wrong decision isn’t a debate that can be settled in the near future. But keeping four...

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